Charles (Chuck) Malm v. Motel 6
Published: Apr. 11, 1998 | Result Date: Mar. 18, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 756729 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Jeffrey F. Briskin
(Briskin Lane & Pene APC)
Facts
On Jan. 1, 1995, plaintiff Charles Malm, a 45-year-old husband and father, was staying with his wife and child at Motel 6 Disneyland. The plaintiff claimed that at 3 a.m., defendant's relief manager, Julie Morgan, and a security guard entered the plaintiff's room with a pass key and demanded that they leave the room. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on trespass and emotional distress theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $50,000. The defendant made an offer of compromise for $500.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed he suffered emotional distress, irritable bowel syndrome, exacerbation of pancreatitis treated with psychotherapy and gastrointestinal treatment.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately two years and three months after the case was filed.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
12-0
Length
three days
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